Public schools in Watertown, MA
5 open public schools with an address in Watertown, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,844
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Watertown public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Watertown, MA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,844 students, an average of 569 per school. The largest campus is Watertown High (761 students), and the largest elementary school is Hosmer (758).
Every listed school belongs to Watertown. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Watertown
Elementary schools in Watertown
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cunniff Watertown | PK–05 | 320 | 8:1 | |
| Hosmer Watertown | PK–05 | 758 | 10.7:1 | |
| James Russell Lowell Watertown | PK–05 | 422 | 9.8:1 |
Middle schools in Watertown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Middle Watertown | 06–08 | 583 | 10.8:1 |
High schools in Watertown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High Watertown | 09–12 | 761 | 11.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.4%
- Hispanic23%
- Black4.6%
- Asian8.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Watertown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,844 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Watertown
How many public schools are in Watertown, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Watertown: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,844 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Watertown?
All listed public schools with an address in Watertown belong to Watertown. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Watertown?
Watertown High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Watertown, with 761 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Watertown?
No school with an address in Watertown is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Watertown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Watertown public schools is 10.7:1, lower than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Watertown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities